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Lee Ji-woo (singer)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Ji-woo
Lee in May 2024
Born
Lee Ji-woo

(2005-10-24) October 24, 2005 (age 19)
Seoul, South Korea
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2022–present
LabelsMODHAUS
Member oftripleS
Korean name
Hangul
이지우
Hanja
李知禹
Revised RomanizationI Jiu
McCune–ReischauerI Jiu

Lee Ji-woo (Korean: 이지우; born October 24, 2005) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the girl group TripleS and its sub-units Krystal Eyes, Acid Eyes, Evolution, Aria, and Hatchi. She first garnered attention through her participation in the survival competition show My Teenage Girl.[1]

Early life

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Lee Ji-woo was born on October 24, 2005 in Jamwon-dong, Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea.[2] She attended Apgujeong High School and currently attends Dongguk University in the Theater Department.[3] Since elementary school, Lee was always in charge of the class president role during school.[4] During high school, she was also the president of the musical club.[4] Since childhood, Lee was a junior ice hockey player with aspirations to play ice hockey professionally, however, her parents were worried she would get hurt a lot, so she changed her aspiration to be a K-Pop idol instead.[4]

Career

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2021–2022: Acting debut, My Teenage Girl

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On May 12, 2021, Lee made her official acting debut in the web-series I:LOVE:DM as a leading character.[5] On May 31, Lee initially became the teaser model for the survival competition show, My Teenage Girl.[6][7] Later, she decided to join the show as a participant and was revealed as a contestant on September 13.[8] Lee revealed during the competition that she was previously a trainee at the three major entertainment companies in South Korea. She was street cast by SM Entertainment and became an idol trainee and then transferred to YG Entertainment and moved to JYP Entertainment as an acting trainee, however later left the companies due to her difficulty of being watched and evaluated by others during her trainee life.[9][10] Kwon Yu-ri, one of the shows mentors stated, "Lee is an all-rounder member, She plays a very important role. She can make the team shine on stage and show off her own abilities, she is someone with a variety of charms."[11] Lee was unfortunately eliminated in the semi-final episode, resulting in 21st place.[12]

2022-present: Debut with tripleS

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On June 2, 2022, Lee was announced as the third member of the girl group, tripleS.[13] On September 26, Lee became a member of tripleS subunit Krystal Eyes through a vote determined by fans.[14] Krystal Eyes made their official sub-unit debut on May 5.[15] On February 13, 2023, tripleS made their official debut with the extended play, Assemble.[16] On April 25, Lee was determined as a member of tripleS fourth sub-unit, Evolution.[17] Evolution made their official sub-unit debut on October 11.[18] On May 19, Lee was announced as a participant on the girl group survival show Queendom Puzzle, she unfortunately was eliminated in the finale episode resulting in 13th place[19] On November 24, Lee was determined as a member of the ballad focused sub-unit, Aria.[20] On January 15, 2024, Aria made their official debut with a song written by Heize.[21] On August 28, Lee was determined as a member of the Japanese sub-unit, Hatchi. The subunit made their official debut on November 20.[22] In September 2024, Lee was cast in the web drama What I Love About Summer, as the character Woo-seul.[23]

Public Image

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In the media

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During Lee's appearance on My Teenage Girl, she was considered the representative visual trainee among the grade 3 contestants.[24] Lee was named one of the top five visual contestants of My Teenage Girl, along with fellow TripleS member Kim Yoo-yeon, Classy members Myung Hyung-seo and Kim Ri-won, and Rescene's Minami.[25] Lee was briefly featured on the reality show Where Is My Home, the cast of the show created a parody version of Lee's appearance on My Teenage Girl audition trailer, with the cast acting as Lee.[26] Additionally, Shindong, a member of Super Junior also created a parody video of Lee, dressing as Lee and re-enacting her acting in the My Teenage Girl audition trailer.[27]

In August 2024, Lee entered the girl group individual brand reputation results for the first time, resulting in 94th place.[28]

Discography

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For Lee's works with tripleS, see TripleS § Discography.

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Album
KOR
Gaon
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"Enhanced Flower" [a] 2023 — "EVOLution <⟡>"

Participation releases

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[30]
"Same Same Different"
(with My Teenage Girl contestants) 		2021 — "SAME SAME DIFFERENT"
"Rise Up"
(with Queendom Puzzle contestants) 		2023 — "Queendom Puzzle RISE UP"
"Hopeless Romantic"
(with Im Do-hwa, Juri Takahashi and Fyeqoodgirl) 		— "Queendom Puzzle Battle Team 2"
"Overwater"
(with Fyeqoodgurl, Lee Soo-jin, Im Do-hwa, Yoon Seo-yeon and Miru Shiroma) 		— "Queendom Puzzle ALL-ROUNDER BATTLE 2"
"I Do"
(with Nana, Bora, Yeonhee, Zoa, Jihan, Juri Takahashi) 		— "Queendom Puzzle Semi Final"
"Last Piece"
(with Im Do-hwa, Yeoreum, Jang Ye-eun, Juri Takahashi, Hwiseo) 		— "Queendom Puzzle Final"

Filmography

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Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 I:Love:DM Lee Ji-woo Main Role [6]
2024 What I Like About Summer Woo-seul Supporting Role [23]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Hesistation Before Going to School Trainee Pre-equal show to My Teenage Girl [9]
My Teenage Girl Contestant Finished 21st [8]
2023 Queendom Puzzle Finished 13th [19]

Radio

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Year Title Role Note Ref.
2024 Idol Radio Special DJ September 2 – September 11 [31]

Notes

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  1. ^ Credited under tripleS but is a solo track performed by Lee Ji-woo.

References

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  1. ^ "tripleS Official Website S3 Jiwoo".
  2. ^ 트리플에스 이지우네이버 검색 [Triple S Jiwoo Search on Naver] (in Korean). Naver.
  3. ^ 트리플에스 이지우 동국대 연극학부 24 한번 되다 수시 합격 [Triple S Lee Ji-woo Dongguk University Department of Theater 24 Once admitted through regular admissions] (in Korean). Slist.
  4. ^ a b c 트리플에스 S3 이지우 [Triple S S3 Lee JiWoo] (in Korean). Chosun.
  5. ^ 아이:러브:디엠 이지우 [I:LOVE:DM Lee Jiwoo] (in Korean). Naver.
  6. ^ a b 지원자 모집중 (~6/30) 전세계를 설레게 할 걸그룹 프로젝트 [MBC 방과후 설레임]. YouTube (in Korean). May 31, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  7. ^ '방과후 설렘' 티저모델 이지우 "특혜라 오해받을까 두렵다" 눈물 ['My Teenage Girl' Teaser Model Lee Ji-woo "I'm afraid it will be misunderstood as special treatment" Tears] (in Korean). Edaily [ko].
  8. ^ a b "D-1 '방과 후 설렘' 프리퀄, 대형 기획사 출신 등장…'폭풍 눈물' 왜?" [D-1 'My Teenage Girl' Prequel, Appearance of People from Major Agencies... Why the 'Tear Storm'?] (in Korean). Xports News.
  9. ^ a b "데뷔라는 게 간절해"…'방과후 설렘' 프리퀄 '등교전 망설임', 선공개 영상 공개 ["I'm desperate for a debut"… 'My Teenage Girl' prequel 'Hesitation Before Going to School', pre-released video released] (in Korean). Top Star News.
  10. ^ 국내 3대 기획사 SM·JYP·YG 모두 탐냈던 '세젤예' 연습생 미모 클래스 (영상) [The most beautiful trainee beauty class coveted by all three major domestic entertainment companies SM, JYP, and YG (video)] (in Korean). Insight.
  11. ^ '방과후 설렘', SM 출신 연습생→버스터즈 출신 등장..아이키 등 극찬[★밤TView] ['My Teenage Girl', SM trainee → Busters member appears.. Aiki and others receive rave reviews [★Night TView]] (in Korean). Star News Korea.
  12. ^ '방과후 설렘', 비드라마 TV 화제성 1위…파이널 데뷔조 투표 방법 보니 ['After School Excitement', No. 1 Non-Drama TV Topic... How to Vote for Final Debut Group] (in Korean). Top Star News.
  13. ^ '방과후 설렘' 티저 주인공 이지우, 트리플에스 합류 ['After School Excitement' Teaser Star Lee Ji-woo Joins Triple S] (in Korean). Xsports News. 2 June 2022.
  14. ^ 트리플에스, 첫 디멘션 베일 벗었다 [Triple S, First Dimension Revealed] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. 26 September 2022.
  15. ^ "크리스탈 아이즈, Y2K 감성 재해석…트리플에스 새 유닛" [Krystal Eyes, Y2K sentiment reinterpreted… Triple S new unit] (in Korean). Newsis. 4 May 2022.
  16. ^ [포토]'방과후 설렘' 이지우, '트리플에스'로 데뷔 [[Photo] Lee Ji-woo, 'After School Excitement', Debuts with 'Triple S'] (in Korean). JoyNews24. 13 February 2023.
  17. ^ 트리플에스, 새 디멘션 '에볼루션X러블루션' 탄생…멤버는 누구? [Triple S, new dimension 'Evolution X Lovelution' is born... Who are the members?] (in Korean). EtNews. 9 April 2023.
  18. ^ 팬들이 선택한 또하나의 유닛 트리플에스 에볼루션 "다이아 같은 단단한 자아 보여줄 것" [D:현장] [Another Unit Chosen by Fans: Triple S Evolution "We Will Show a Strong Self Like Diamond" [D:On-Site]] (in Korean). Dailian [ko]. 11 October 2023.
  19. ^ a b 트리플에스 이지우, '퀸덤 퍼즐' 출격…특별한 매력 예고 [Triple S Lee Ji-woo, 'Queendom Puzzle' sortie... Special charm preview] (in Korean). EToday. 19 January 2024.
  20. ^ https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12154433
  21. ^ "트리플에스 첫 발라드 유닛 아리아, 오늘 데뷔…헤이즈 지원사격" [Triple S's first ballad unit Aria, debuting today… Heize provides support] (in Korean). Newsis. 15 January 2024.
  22. ^ 트리플에스 디멘션 탄생 이지우 - 김유연 멤버 확정 [Triple S Dimension Birth Lee Ji-woo - Kim Yoo-yeon Member Confirmed] (in Korean). Slist. August 29, 2024.
  23. ^ a b 여름이 좋아하는 건! The boy Summer Likes Is EP.01-03 Alwayz Shortdrama 올웨이즈 숏드라마 [ENG SUB]. YouTube (in Korean). October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  24. ^ '등교전 망설임' 김현희→이지우, 이름값 입증한 3학년…데뷔 한발짝 더 ['My Teenage Girl' Kim Hyun-hee → Lee Ji-woo, 3rd grader who proved her name worth... One step closer to debut] (in Korean). MyDaily [ko]. 9 November 2024.
  25. ^ '이대여신' 김유연→버스터즈 출신 명형서…'방과후 설렘' 비주얼 5인방 화제 ['Goddess of Ewha' Kim Yu-yeon → Myung Hyeong-seo from Busters... 'After School Excitement' Visual Top 5 Topic] (in Korean). MyDaily [ko]. 9 January 2022.
  26. ^ '구해줘! 홈즈'서 '방과후 설렘' 패러디 열전 ['Where is my Home' 'After School Thrill' Parody Battle] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. 9 November 2024.
  27. ^ 신동, '방과후 설렘' 티저 영상 패러디, 파격 비주얼로 21인 연습생 올킬 [Shindong, 'After School Excitement' Teaser Video Parody, All-killing 21 Trainees with Unconventional Visuals] (in Korean). Gp Korea. January 29, 2022.
  28. ^ 걸그룹 개인 브랜드평판 8월결과 1위 아이브 장원영, 2위 에스파 카리나, 3위 시그니처 지원 [Girl group individual brand reputation August results 1st place Ive Jang Won-young, 2nd place aespaKarina] (in Korean). Gp Korea. August 18, 2024.
  29. ^ "Gaon Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  30. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  31. ^ [FULL] EP54. 우리만의 기밀 이야기, 걸스나잇아이돌 라디오(IDOL RADIO) 시즌4MBC 240902 방송. YouTube (in Korean). September 2, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
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